Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #918380 in Books
• Published on: 1998-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Customer Reviews

Good only for a few accent banners
While the designs shown are very impressive, this book does not offer a very comprehensive selection. If you are looking to spice up your banner selection with a few new ideas, then this might be a great book for you (there's a beautiful baptism banner design). But if you are looking to make quite a few banners or have a specific need in miind, this book is very limiting (for example, there are no designs provided for the Lenten season).

Beautiful results
We have made two of these banners for our church, and are very pleased with the results! They are not intended to be sewn, but rather adhered with Wonder-Under, which makes the more complex designs possible, and lets you use all sorts of fabrics--satins, silks, cottons, and even corduroy. We had no previous experience with banner-making (though we are crafty and can sew), and started right in with one of the most complex designs in the book. The rich colors of the silks and satins make it a focal point in the sanctuary. It does take a little practice to get used to the techniques, but the results are worth it. It also helps to have a good eye for colors and textures when selecting the fabrics. The designs in this book are beautiful and modern (not like the old felt-and-tassle banners from the 70s).

Not enough selection
Had I been able to view this book before I purchased it, I would not have bought it. There's only a few banners shown and the artwork is too detailed for sewing.